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Have you ever needed to have your video game console repaired in Vancouver? Where did you go? (self.vancouver)

submitted 1 year ago by Templa to c/vancouver@lemmy.ca

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I am considering having an extra switch that I have repaired but I am avoiding it because I already had issues in the past when I needed technical support for other things. Nintendo support isn't an option because they will replace it.

Could you share your experience when having services like these done here in Van and how everything went?

Thanks fellow lemmins!

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[–] Vampiric_Luma@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is the problem especially technical? Anything less than soldering will remain in your capable hands. Just need to order tools, spare part, and watch a youtube video. IFixIt has a great kit. There are other nintendo specific ones you can order, although IFixIt includes all nintendo related screwdrivers as far as I know.

With 0 skill I replaced my Switch fans. Had to, no way I would risk that chip getting installed.

Lots of very friendly tutorials on youtube. Give a few a peak now and get a feel for if you think you can. You'll save a lot of money and learn an invaluable skill for our future.

[–] Templa 2 points 1 year ago

That's an option that I am considering. I already know what is the issue and I will need to replace a chip that costs $3 on AliExpress. I appreciate your reply, it has given me more confidence to try.